I mean, we’re being told that’s why it is. We were also once told we had to fight Iraqis because they had nukes.
I don’t think any of us really knows what’s happening there.
Comment on Is there a reason the US is sending 100 of our people to Israel?
BaroqueInMind@lemmy.one 5 weeks ago
The defense systems being sent there are not only highly advanced, but are also extremely expensive to the taxpayer, as well as the training to operate them is compartmentalized under high levels of secrecy even against allies such as Israel.
It would be irresponsible for the military to send it over there without the proper personnel with the right clearances and training to operate it.
FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl 5 weeks ago
GBU_28@lemm.ee 5 weeks ago
Well no comment on the politics but the system is required to intercept the types of ballistic missiles they expect.
The US has decided it wants those missiles intercepted, so this is what it takes.
kent_eh@lemmy.ca 5 weeks ago
Assuming the weapons system and personnel in question are used exclusively for missile intercept, then this deployment can be seen as an attempt to reduce further escalation of the ongoing conflict.
GBU_28@lemm.ee 5 weeks ago
Well it’s an explicitly defensive system.
That said, if it’s use allows Israel to be more brazen, then it’s all zero sum.